Agreement to sign Ivan Rakitic FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player Ivan Rakitic. The player will sign contract with FC Barcelona for the next five seasons.

In parallel, the two clubs have agreed the transfer Andalusian club’s player Denis Suarez for the next two seasons.

A memorable stage in Sevilla

Thus, Ivan Rakitic arrives at Camp Nou 26 years and after playing the last three seasons with Sevilla. In the Sanchez Pizjuan progression has not had brake and ended up being the playmaker and captain of the Andalusian, champion of Europa League 2013/14.

Last season, coach Unai Emery has often placed him inside and Croatian midfielder has completed his best season at director level: in 59 games he scored 15 goals. Rakitic also is a fundamental part of the Croatian national team, with whom he is in right now concentrate on the World Cup in Brazil.

Fourth incorporation of the season 2014/15

Ivan Rakitic is the fourth addition of the first team for next season, following the signing of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, and recovery of loan players Gerard Deulofeu and Rafinha. Not to mention the arrival of the bench Barca Luis Enrique, which was presented on May 21.